# Ruby Rhythm vs BreathZen

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ruby Rhythm at free against BreathZen's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ruby Rhythm against 5.0 for BreathZen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ruby Rhythm | BreathZen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-rhythm/id6502735923/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathzen/id6761292538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vampire Squids LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693677900) | [松 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888498708) |

## What reviewers say

### Ruby Rhythm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-rhythm/id6502735923)

This app offers a unique approach to period tracking by integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. It helps users understand their cycle phases, energy levels, mood, and overall well-being with a user-friendly interface and cute animal illustrations.

**Highlights:** Period and cycle tracking, Traditional Chinese Medicine integration, Cycle phase identification (Inner Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn), Insights into energy, mood, and well-being, User-friendly interface, Data privacy: local storage, no sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BreathZen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathzen/id6761292538)

This app guides your breathing rhythm with gentle audio cues, allowing for practice with closed eyes or a locked screen. It offers several built-in patterns and customizable options for a personalized mindfulness experience.

**Highlights:** Audio-guided breathing rhythms, Closed-eye and locked-screen practice, Five built-in breathing patterns, Customizable inhale, exhale, and hold times, Practice by rounds or set duration, Offline functionality, Optional Apple Health integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ruby Rhythm free?

Ruby Rhythm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BreathZen free?

BreathZen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ruby Rhythm or BreathZen?

Ruby Rhythm and BreathZen are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Ruby Rhythm or BreathZen have ads?

Neither Ruby Rhythm nor BreathZen shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*